Adulthood (upcoming film)

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Adulthood
Directed by Alex Winter
Screenplay byMichael M.B. Galvan
Based onAdulthood
by Michael M.B. Galvan
Produced by
  • Alex Winter
  • Scott Kroopf
  • Lisa Wolofsky
  • Russell Hollander
  • Michael Cho
  • Tim Lee
  • Danny Roberts
  • H.S. Naji
  • Jackie Langelier
Starring
Production
companies
  • Many Rivers Productions
  • Trouper Productions
  • Olive Hill Media
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Adulthood is an upcoming American comedy drama film directed by and starring Alex Winter. It is based on the comic book of the same name by Michael M.B. Galvan.

Contents

Premise

A brother and sister discover a dead body in their parents basement. [1]

Cast

Production

The film is directed by Alex Winter who also stars and is a producer. The film was initially entitled The Adults. [2] Scott Kroopf, Lisa Wolofsky, Russell Hollander, Michael Cho, Tim Lee, Danny Roberts, H.S. Naji and Jackie Langelier are also producers. Mimi Rode and Connie Tavel are serving as Executive Producers on the feature film. Michael M.B. Galvin wrote the script. [3] Olive Hill Media is the lead equity financier for the film. [4]

In May 2024, Kaya Scodelario and Billie Lourd joined the cast which also contained Josh Gad, and Anthony Carrigan, and principal photography got underway in Ottawa. [5]

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References

  1. Vlessing, Etan (February 6, 2023). "Evan Rachel Wood, Josh Gad, Anthony Carrigan to Star in 'The Adults' Murder Mystery". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  2. Lang, Brent (February 6, 2023). "Evan Rachel Wood, Josh Gad, Anthony Carrigan Starring in Alex Winter's 'The Adults'". Variety. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  3. Grobar, Matt (May 10, 2024). "Kaya Scodelario & Billie Lourd Join Alex Winter's Noir 'Adulthood'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  4. Grobar, Matt (May 10, 2024). "Kaya Scodelario & Billie Lourd Join Alex Winter's Noir 'Adulthood'". Deadline. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  5. Baalla, Sara. "Kaya Scodelario lands next movie role following The Gentlemen success". Digital Spy. Retrieved May 10, 2024.